Conifer extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 6-6-1. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Evergreen Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lobos have suffered against the Cougars since May 10, 2022.
Parker VanDuyn and Ethan Ellis did some serious damage despite the final result: VanDuyn went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while Ellis went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Romey Haydon, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Evergreen, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.
On Evergreen's side, they got a great performance from George Hughen as he tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Hughen has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brecken Worthington and Hudson Schraad did most of the damage at the plate: Worthington went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Schraad went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Schraad has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times he's played. Brody March was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conifer will square off against Adams City at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Evergreen, they will face off against Dakota Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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